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... This study explored the relationship between four measures of canine paw preference to establish whether the distribution, direction or strength of motor bias was consistent between tasks. Thirty-two dogs had their paw preferences tested using the Kong ball, tape, lift paw and First-stepping tests. A smaller sample were re-tested 6 months later. The distribution of the dogs’ paw preferences was no ...
... The contribution of air-sea interaction on the extended-range prediction of geopotential height at 500 hPa in the northern extratropical region has been analyzed with a coupled model form Beijing Climate Center and its atmospheric components. Under the assumption of the perfect model, the extended-range prediction skill was evaluated by anomaly correlation coefficient (ACC), root mean square error ...
correlation, etc ; automation; databases; protective clothing; Show all 4 Subjects
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... To investigate if and how the breech face mark and firing pin impression change over repeated firings, we used an automated ballistic identification system Evofinder® to study cartridge cases fired from five Chinese Norinco QSZ-92 9×19mm pistols. Each pistol fired 3070 consecutive shots. The first 20 cartridge cases were all introduced into the system. From the 21st until the 3070th shot, every te ...
... Several evaluations are necessary to test individual repeatability in sensory profiling. But do additional replicates really provide more information than the first evaluation? Statistical analysis of 339 studies with at least two evaluations showed that when using the first evaluation alone:•Significance of product discrimination was identical for 6 out of 7 attributes,•85% of the significant att ...
... Metabolites are of great importance for understanding the pathogenesis of several diseases. Understanding the genetic contribution to metabolite concentrations may provide insights into mechanisms of complex diseases. Several studies have investigated heritability of metabolites but none investigated potential influences of genetic and environmental factors on the relationship between metabolites ...
genetic correlation, etc ; heritability; honey; honey bees; swarming; Show all 5 Subjects
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... In the paper, we computed the phenotypic variances of traits ignoring that the worker effect is in fact the colony mean, which has consequences for the estimates of heritabilities. ...
correlation, etc ; algorithms; basins; drainage; longitude; runoff; watersheds; Show all 7 Subjects
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... The method used for feature selection or feature weighting in regionalization of watersheds may affect the results of regionalization methods considerably. It can play a key role in forming hydrologically homogeneous regions for regional flood frequency analysis. In this study, a method based on exploring the nearest and farthest neighbours of data points is introduced for identifying salient feat ...
correlation, etc ; information processing; ions; quantum mechanics; ytterbium; Show all 5 Subjects
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... The NOT gate that flips a classical bit is ubiquitous in classical information processing. However its quantum analogue, the universal NOT (UNOT) gate that flips a quantum spin in any alignment into its antipodal counterpart is strictly forbidden. Here we explore the connection between this discrepancy and how UNOT gates affect classical and quantum correlations. We show that while a UNOT gate alw ...
correlation, etc ; hydrologic models; rain; runoff; watersheds; India; Show all 6 Subjects
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... A real-time autoregressive updating model is proposed in this study to forecast the flow in a watershed. The model has two components: (1) Finite Element-Event based distributed rainfall runoff model for runoff simulation and (2) Autoregressive model for updating the error forecast. The efficiency of the runoff updating model depends on the accuracy of the rainfall. Forecasting plays a major role ...
correlation, etc ; algorithms; databases; digital images; models; seeds; Show all 6 Subjects
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... Image re-sampling involved in re-size and rotation transformations is an essential element block in a typical digital image alteration. Fortunately, traces left from such processes are detectable, proving that the image has gone a re-sampling transformation. Within this context, we present in this paper two original contributions. First, we propose a new re-sampling interpolation kernel. It depend ...
correlation, etc ; energy; neural networks; power generation; prediction; Show all 5 Subjects
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... Power forecasting, in a hybrid photovoltaic (PV) system, is an important issue regarding to the control and optimization of energy systems. In this work, multi-clustered echo state network (MCESN) models are proposed to directly perform the forecast of PV power generation. Furthermore, data characteristics of measured and estimated PV power are qualitatively investigated via data mining approaches ...
fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, etc ; instrumentation; lipids; photons; yeasts; Show all 5 Subjects
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... In this article, we review the application of fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS) methods to studies on live cells. We begin with a brief overview of the theory underlying FCS, highlighting the type of information obtainable. We then focus on circular scanning FCS. Specifically, we discuss instrumentation and data analysis and offer some considerations regarding sample preparation. Two exa ...
correlation, etc ; computed tomography; databases; forensic sciences; morphometry; Show all 5 Subjects
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... Identification of deceased with unclear identity is a common problem in forensic science, whereby radiologic comparison can be applied as method for identification. As this comparison is mostly made on a visual basis, it is highly dependent on the examiner and often lacks standardized procedures and statistical support. The aim of this study therefore was to develop a reproducible and examiner ind ...
fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, etc ; physical chemistry; surfaces; Show all 3 Subjects
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... Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy is a powerful single-molecule tool that is able to capture kinetic processes occurring at the nanosecond time scale. However, the upper limit of its time window is restricted by the dwell time of the molecule of interest in the confocal detection volume, which is usually around submilliseconds for a freely diffusing biomolecule. Here, we present a simple and e ...
correlation, etc ; activation energy; crystallization; models; nanocomposites; polymers; Show all 6 Subjects
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... Friedman’s differential isoconversional approach is applied to obtain effective activation energy (Eα) for Poly (butylene terephthalate) and PBT/15AMMT nanocomposites. The presence of 15AMMT content has largely affected Eα values. Further Vyazovkin and Sbirrazzuoli’s approach is used to determine Hoffman-Lauritzen parameters (Kg &U*). The crystallization regime transition (II–III) occurs for neat ...
correlation, etc ; oil fields; permeability; porosity; shale; Egypt; Show all 6 Subjects
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... An integrated petrophysical well log and core data analysis of the Alam El Bueib-3D (AEB-3D) and Alam El Bueib-3E (AEB-3E) reservoirs, Tut oil field, North Western Desert, Egypt, allows the evaluation of those parameters critical to their reservoir characterization. The determined reservoir properties investigated are lithology, depositional paleoenvironments, shale volume, porosity, fluid saturat ...
correlation, etc ; Beagle; cornea; dogs; females; males; Show all 6 Subjects
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... Ultrasound pachymetry (UP) is currently the most common technique used to evaluate central corneal thickness (CCT). New devices which allow assessment of CCT without corneal contact have been compared, but there are discrepancies among instruments. The aim of this study was to compare CCT measurements obtained by UP and ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) in 28 eyes of 14 healthy Beagles dogs. Mean CCT ...
correlation, etc ; confidence interval; dogs; elbows; fracture fixation; Show all 5 Subjects
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... OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the reliability of CT measurement of canine elbow axial radioulnar congruence using a duplicated circle superimposition technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS: CT of six cadaveric canine elbows was performed following either: (1) placement of an external fixator on the radius with ostectomy and radial shortening of 1 to 5 mm; (2) radial lengthening of 1 to 5 mm using a radial len ...
correlation, etc ; energy; models; turbulent flow; variance; Show all 5 Subjects
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... A systematic evaluation is conducted of the smoothed spectrum, which is a spectral estimate obtained by averaging over a window of contiguous frequencies. The technique is extended to the ogive, as well as to the cross-spectrum. It is shown that, combined with existing variance estimates for the periodogram, the variance—and therefore the random error—associated with these estimates can be calcula ...